Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein, a quick and satisfying dish that brings your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this recipe combines chewy chow mein noodles with vibrant, crunchy vegetables like cabbage, celery, and onions, all stir-fried in a savory sauce. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without breaking the bank. Customize it with your choice of proteins or vegetables for a personalized touch that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small sliced onion
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock (or cold water)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Boil water in a large pan and blanch chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened.
- Strain noodles using a colander; do not rinse.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan and stir-fry onions, cabbage, and celery for about 1 minute until softened.
- Push veggies aside, add remaining oil, then add noodles and sauce.
- Toss everything together until well combined; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg